File:LashellePortrait.jpg

Summary
Description: Promotional image of cinematographer--Joseph LaShelle. Image may have been cropped, edited for clarity, and is a low resolution capture to prevent piracy.
 * Cinematographer: Joseph LaShelle
 * Source of image: Internet Encyclopedia of Cinematographers (c) Albert Seeman.
 * Web site: http://www.cinematographers.nl/GreatDoPh/lashelle.htm

Re. Source
Derived from a digital capture of: the promotional image. The creator of this digital version is irrelevant as the copyright in all equivalent images is still held by the same party. Copyright held by the film company or the artist. The image claimed as fair use regardless.

Fair use rationale for use in article Joseph LaShelle
Although this image is subject to copyright, its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws. Wikipedia editor Luigibob claims fair use because:
 * This image is being used to illustrate the article of the biography in question and is used for informational purposes only.
 * This is a low resolution image. Because of the low resolution, image could not be used to make illegal copies for sale.
 * The image has been published outside Wikipedia; see source above.
 * It is believed that this image will not devalue the ability of the copyright holder to profit from the original work. In fact, it may encourage sales. As such, the image does not in any way limit the ability of the copyright owners to market or sell their product.
 * The image is itself a subject of discussion and used for critical commentary in the article.
 * Image is needed for educational purposes in relation to the subject it is discussing and to identify the cinematographer in cinematic history & the biographical history of the person.

Significance of image for use in the article

 * The image is significant because it was used to promote a notable cinematographer, who was once awarded an Academy Award for his work in 1944 (Laura).
 * The image of the cinematographer is used as the primary means of visual identification in the Joseph LaShelle article.

Conclusion

 * For the above stated reasons image used for critical commentary, reporting, and/or teaching qualifies as Fair Use.